Choose the right potted bay variety, choose the right potted container, soil selection and matching, watering and fertilization, light and temperature pruning and modeling bay. As a traditional ornamental plant in our country, it has beautiful leaf shapes and strong aroma. It is deeply loved by the majority of flower friends. Potted bay is also a good home decoration. It can not only beautify the environment, but also cultivate sentiment. How to maintain potted bay? This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance methods of potted bay and help you easily create a green home. When selecting a suitable potted bay variety When purchasing potted bay, we must first understand its variety characteristics. Common potted bay varieties include Phnom Penh Bay, Silver-edged Bay, Large-leaf Bay, etc. The leaves of Phnom Penh Bay and Silver-edged Bay are bright and have high ornamental value; Large-leaf Bay has larger leaves, which is more suitable for large-scale potted plants. Choose the right variety according to personal preferences and home environment. Choose a suitable potted container. The container for potted bay should be made of materials with good air permeability and good drainage, such as ceramics, purple sand, etc. The size of the container should be slightly larger than the root system to facilitate the growth of the root system. Pay attention to the bottom of the container to have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Soil selection and matching Potted laurels do not have strict soil requirements, but soil with loose, breathable and good drainage is appropriate. Commonly used soils include leaf soil, garden soil, coarse sand, etc. Mix these three soils in a ratio of 2:1:1 to meet the growth needs of potted laurels. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Potted laurels prefer a humid environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, keep the soil moist to avoid too dry or standing water. In the high temperature season in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; In the low temperature season in winter, reduce the frequency of watering.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of potted bay, compound fertilizer is applied once a month to provide sufficient nutrients. When fertilizing, pay attention to the fertilizer concentration not to be too high to avoid burning the root system. During the period of vigorous growth, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be appropriately increased to promote the plant. Blossom. Light and temperature Potted bay likes an environment with sufficient light, but avoid direct strong light. Place it in a bright place indoors, such as windowsills, balconies, etc. During the high temperature season in summer, pay attention to proper shade to avoid sunburn on the leaves. During the low temperature season in winter, you can move the potted bay to a warm place indoors and keep the temperature above 5℃. Pruning and modeling Potted bay grows faster, and timely pruning can maintain its beautiful shape. When pruning, pay attention to cutting off sick and weak branches, cross branches, inward branches, etc. to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. The plant can be shaped according to personal preference, such as pruning it into a sphere, a cylinder, etc.
Maintaining potted laurels is not complicated. You only need to master the above points to easily create a green home. I hope this article will help you and wish you success in maintaining it!